Gilberto Segura, an Uber Driver in Ewing Township, NJ, was arrested and charged with charged with two counts of first-degree aggravated sexual assault and two counts of aggravated sexual contact. According to area police, in the early morning of Friday, December 6, Segura picked up a female passenger from Cooper’s Riverview in Trenton. After
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The holidays are approaching, and many families are preparing for yearly celebrations and gatherings. While the holidays may be enjoyable for some people, others can have a much different outlook on this time of year. For some survivors of sexual assault, the holiday season can be very overwhelming or difficult, especially if
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Sexual assault is a serious crime that can have a lasting impact on the survivor’s physical and mental health. As a society, we should aim to support survivors in reporting their experiences and seeking justice against the perpetrators of the assault – however, reporting a sexual assault is not an easy experience.
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If you are the victim of a sexual assault, there are multiple pathways to justice available to you. You can seek criminal charges against the perpetrator to punish him or her for the crime, and you can also seek civil remedies to compensate you for your damages. However, you will need to
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Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are quickly becoming common modes of transportation around the world, especially for people without reliable access to a motor vehicle – including minors under the age of 18. From parents giving their children an easy ride to school when they have to run into the office
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Sexual violence is an all-too pervasive problem that affects millions of people worldwide. However, many people can fail to recognize when they have suffered from an act of sexual violence because they are unaware of which actions fall under this definition. Sexual violence can encompass a number of different acts, from sexual
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In recent years, you may have seen the hashtag #MeToo on the news, at political events and rallies, and on social media sites like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. The purpose of the #MeToo movement is to provide a platform for survivors of sexual violence to share their stories, helping bring awareness to
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Sexual violence is a pervasive issue across the United States and around the world and can come in a number of forms. Sexual assault and sexual harassment are two common types of sexual violence, and both can lead to significant trauma to the survivor. However, sexual assault and sexual harassment differ in
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The aftermath of a sexual assault can be overwhelming and traumatic. You may feel alone and have difficulty comprehending what happened to you. You may feel as if no one would believe you, and the thought of going to the police may seem too difficult. There are many reasons why survivors of
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Our society does not always treat survivors of sexual assault with the respect and kindness they deserve. Some people may cast doubt on a survivor’s story, while others may be quick to defend the person who assaulted him or her. There are certain phrases that people say to sexual assault survivors that
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